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It might come to a surprise to learn that around 85% of textiles thrown away in the U.S. are dumped into landfills or burned -- including unused textiles and unsold clothes. Furthermore, it is estimated that the average American throws away about 37kg/81 pounds of clothes every year-- that's the weight of an 11-year-old child! And that’s only counting the U.S. To give you an idea of how big the global textile waste crisis is, imagine a garbage truck fully filled with textiles and clothes being thrown into landfills every single second of the day, every year.
Increase the number of times you wear your clothes
Repair your existing clothes
Look after your clothes. Reduce washing, wash at a cooler temperature, air dry.
Buy quality over quantity
Buy clothes made out of eco-friendly materials
Avoid buying into ‘trends’. Invest in classic pieces.
Use rental services for special occasions where you will only wear the outfit once.
Donate responsibly. Charities have to pay to have useless and inappropriate items taken to the landfill. Donate your clothes effectively by asking the question, ‘would I give this to a friend?’
Upcycle. From reusable cotton pads, bags, pillows to cleaning cloths the options are endless!
Sell your clothes online.
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